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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
5
Maynard residents host and visit relatives across towns, with drills at the Assabet mill and community notices. The Dramatic club performs at Parker street hall, and local churches plan receptions and memorial events as officials inspect banks and oversee public matters.
The Business Men's Association will join with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States to advertise and build local interest in promoting the Liberty Loan of 1917. The government will issue a $2,000,000 bond offering in varied denominations to broaden public support.
The piece notes a local swill contractor in Maynard reporting only about half the usual amount of swill collected this year. It suggests food price pressures and scarcity are teaching American households a needed lesson, with statisticians highlighting waste feeding Europe as a contrast.
A grand flag raising will be held by the weave room employer at the new woolen mill Saturday at 11.45. The largest flag yet unfurled at the plant, bought by subscription for 35 dollars, will fly from a roof staff. A program features a noted public speaker, Boy Scout buglers, Edward Carleton on cornet, and Miss Margaret Gates as raiser with a chorus directed by Frank Taylor and Elmer Cook. Several employees refused to contribute due to differing beliefs.
Rev Walter J Browne pastor of St Bridget s parish hosted a reception at Riverside hall Tuesday evening for parish workers Sunday school teachers choir members and minstrel show helpers. Riverside orchestra provided music. A bouquet of 68 carnations was presented to Fr Browne from P J Sullivan in honor of his 58th birthday today.
Walter Fairbanks five year old son of Mr and Mrs Nelson A Fairbanks celebrated his fifth birthday this afternoon with friends. Attendees enjoyed games amusements and refreshments in a pleasant social gathering.
Elbridge Wheeler, confined at his Acton Street home with diphtheria contracted while caring for his daughter, has recovered and is out in town. The board of health lifted the quarantine on Saturday.
Walter Peterson Dr Clifford King and George Stockwell will attend the Clinton Rod and Gun club annual tournament and trap shoot at Clinton Memorial Day. They are expected to enter the shoot representing the Maynard Sportsmen's club.
An old advertisement claims McCormick's Kidney and Nerve Remedy relieves rheumatism bladder disorders and joint pains by improving kidney function. It urges readers not to suffer and to ask their druggist to try the product.
An advertisement for McCormick's Kidney and Nerve Remedy promotes immediate purchase at the price of $1.00. It lists the seller as Thomas C. McCormick of Maynard Massachusetts and urges readers to obtain the remedy at once.
In Maynard a general push for Red Cross work grows slowly though a girls club knits bandages and meets Thursday afternoons in the high school teachers room. A sewing machine and supplies are provided and a tag day may be planned in May to boost funds and participation. Women with time to sew or knit are urged to join or advise through the high school staff.
Progressive lodge K P will hold a public memorial service at Ma sonic hall on Sunday May 27 with Past Grand Chancellor Harlan P Knight as principal speaker. Many grand lodge officers and visiting brothers will attend. After services, attendees will march to the cemetery with the uniformed rank of Boston for graveside decorations. Arrangements committee: W V Cameron James Soulden Charles Shearer P J Schnai J B Lent John Wollerschied.
County Commissioners Barlow Cutting and Wardwell held a hearing in the selectmen's rooms on funding Parker Street from the paper mill corner to the Sudbury line. They approved a plan for $1500 from the county, state, and town alike, contingent on town appropriation and a near-future special meeting.
Much interest surrounds the three act drama If I Only Had a Million to be staged Tuesday evening May 22 at the Parish hall of St George's Episcopal church. An excellent evening's entertainment is promised.
Progress lodge of the Knights of Pythias held a regular meeting at Masonic hall Wednesday evening. One candidate received the degree and a committee to plan Memorial Sunday observance on May 27 was appointed, consisting of J. B. Lent V. Cameron John H. Wollerschied P. J. Schnair and Charles Shearer.
Rep Rowland Harriman attended the Massachusetts legislature joint session where General Joffre spoke at the State House. He watched the parade from the State House steps and later joined the State banquet for French commissioners at the Copley Hotel in the evening.
William Hunt, severely burned in a gasoline explosion at a New Brunswick munition factory, has returned home to St. Peter's General hospital two weeks after his admission. He remains unable to work soon and continues to suffer from his injuries.
The home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dawson in Linden Sr hosted a Saturday afternoon party for their daughter Doris. Ten little friends joined games and merriment, enjoyed refreshments, and presented Doris with numerous gifts to mark her fifth birthday.
Mrs Amory Maynard attended the performance of The House of Rim on presented by the Woman's club at Littleton during the week.
The daily press quotes Charles F. Gettemy estimating 21 to 30 year old males in Maynard will register under the conscription act at about 20 to 30. The Maynard board of assessors lists 682 males 18 to 45 under the old law, while local authorities estimate enrollment under the new law will be under 300. Both figures are approximate, with the lower Maynard estimate possibly closer to reality.
The St. Bridget’s Sunday School children will present an entertainment on May 23. The program features a girl cadet drill a grand May pole festival and flag drill an exhibition by the boys plus a musical program of vocal and instrumental selections readings and comic novelties.
The former landmark adjoining G. H. Gutteridge jewelry store is being torn down. Local lore says political strategists once gathered there to shape and break candidate slates for town office.
A large crowd from the town viewed the parade and attended the exercises at the grand reception honoring the commission from the French government in Boston on Saturday. Notables along the line included Miss Mabel Lowney Theresa Donahue Inez Scully Frank Brayden William Brayden C. S. Fowler and son Guyer Kenneth H. Damien and Harold Lyons.
At the Maynard Massachusetts meeting on May 7 1917 officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Charles H Persons First Vice President Orrin S Fowler Second Vice President William B Case Clerk Howard A Wilson Treasurer Arthur E Walker Trustees include James R Bent William B Case John W Flood Orrin S Fowler George H Gutteridge William H Gutteridge Abel G Haynes Albert W Haynes Alfred T Haynes Edward Henderson Frank W Holt Jacob Laurila Lucius H Maynard James Mullin Thomas F Parker Charles H Persons Frank H Stevens Arthur E Walker. Howard A Wilson listed as Clerk.
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